NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the New York Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

This position is located in the Air Operations Division of an Air National Guard Aviation Wing.

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: STATEWIDE

STATEWIDE:

ALL MILITARY TECHNICIANS IN THE NEW YORK AIR NATIONAL GUARD, ALL
MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK AIR NATIONAL GUARD (INCLUDES AGR).

ENLISTED ONLY

Duties

Its purpose is to: plan, implement, and control all operational administrative aspects of aircrew resource management, aircrew training, aircrew incentive pay, various Air Force forms, Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS) control, ARMS interfaces, operational reports, technical guidance, and training of assigned aviation resource management personnel. This is accomplished through the: interpreting and administering of laws and regulations; directing, controlling, and monitoring the resource and training requirements of assigned rated and non rated aircrew for mission accomplishment and safety of flight; and serving as the overall ARMS database manager, analyst, and administrator for the Wing. As required, the position periodically performs Flight Services Specialist duties.

Travel Required

Not Required

Relocation Authorized

No

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Applicant must already be a member of the NY Air National Guard.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications

In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST position, you must meet the following criteria.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training in arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight. Experience in pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportation vouchers. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in fields listed below leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements. Education - Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related tothe position.

KSA's:

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the KSA's listed below. Applicants are encouraged to address the KSA's in their application or resume or by submitting a supplemental statement with their application. Written response to each KSA will ensure that specialized experience criteria is recognized and credited.

1. Broad knowledge of various aviation management programs, policies, requirements, and objectives to: determine eligibility and entitlement to incentive pay; publish aeronautical and military pay orders; review information received from finance, medical, personnel, and maintenance for use in the review and auditing of flight records to include: correct and current aeronautical orders, military pay orders, medical and physiological requirements, training requirements, flying hours, and Aviation Position Indicators.

2. Applies knowledge of aviation resource management principles, programs, policies, and practices, and skill in interpreting and explaining the law and regulations relating to all facets of administering the incentive pay programs (ACIP, CEFIP, & HDIP).

3. Applies knowledge of and skill in flight management principles and methods, to include management of the flying hour management program in order to provide documentation and reports to assist inthe Wing's effective use of the annual flying hour allocation.

4. Applies knowledge of software programs, i.e., Aviation Resource Management System, Oracle Browser, and various ad-hoc programs, to create or revise various reports, tables, or products to aid management in the development of policies, procedures, and strategies for an effective aviation program. Includes knowledge on installation of program updates, patches, or releases; interface requirements for use of ad hoc programs; how to troubleshoot system difficulties; and to repair or request system repairs.

5. Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of the program managed and in developing strategies for necessary improvements.

6. Ability to anticipate issues of potential sensitivity that arise during the administration of the Aviation Resource Management system.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

Military Grades:

ENLISTED ONLY

Compatible Military Assignments:

1C7XX, 1C0X2

APPLICANT MUST ALREADY BE A MEMBER OF THE
NEW YORK AIR NATIONAL GUARD.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for your application to be considered, you need to submit the following document:

· RESUME
(Resume must have a "from and to" date for each position worked in. The date must be month and year. Ex: 02/2012
to 03/2013)

Security Clearance

Not Applicable

Additional Information

What To Expect Next

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your category and score, you may be referred to the selecting official. If your name is referred to the selecting official, you will be contacted directly by that office for an interview. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.

You will be notified via email during the following phases of this announcement:

1. Immediately after your application has been submitted.

2. After the announcement has closed and qualifications are reviewed. (This will inform you whether or not you were referred to the selecting official.)

3. Once selection has been made.

If at anytime you have questions concerning this Vacancy Announcement, please contact the Human Resources Specialist by email. Your email should contain the following information: T14-298A, AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, 1110031.

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, June 02, 2014.

To begin the process. click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Note: To return to a previously Saved or incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and eligibility.

All qualified applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official, unless there are more than seven qualified applicants. In this case, the evaluation procedures in DMNA PAM 690-4, Chapter 5 will be used to further screen candidates prior to referral. A panel of three members will be appointed to rate the candidates using the KSA factors. Experience will be evaluated in terms of type and quality in relation to the requirements of the position. Length of service or experience will only be used when there is a clear relationship with quality of performance or when necessary to break ties when all other ratings are equal.

Following the determination of basic eligibility of the candidates as outlined in DMNA PAM 690-4, Chapter 5, qualified applicants will be referred to the selection official in the following sequence:

1. Category I: All excepted service technicians in the New York Army National Guard for Army technician vacancies and all excepted service technicians in the New York Air National Guard for Air technician vacancies, working at the location specified in the job announcement where the vacancy exists.

2. Category II: All currently employed excepted service technicians in either the New York Army or New York Air National Guard.

3. Category III: Qualified members of the New York National Guard (Army or Air), to include AGR personnel and temporary and Indefinite technicians, or other individuals who are willing to become members of the New York Army or Air National Guard.

* If there are fewer than three qualified applicants in Category I, then qualified applicants from Category II, III will be forwarded to the selection official, in sequential order, to provide at least three qualified applicants.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (Your resume MUST detail your length of general and specialized experience that pertains to the job you are applying for)